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Section 154, The Mines and Minerals Act, 2009
Status not yet checkedThe Mines and Minerals Act, 2009, Sierra Leone
(1) Subject to subsection (3), the holder of a mineral rightshall sell mineral products obtained under its mining operations-
(a) in accordance with generally accepted
international business practices;
(b) for exported minerals, at the best available
international market prices at the time the
contract for sale is made; and
(c) for exported minerals, on the best
international terms compatible with world
market conditions and conditions obtainable
in the circumstances.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the holder of a mineral right
shall make sales commitments to affiliates only at prices based on or
equivalent to arms length sales to non-affiliated purchasers and in
accordance with such terms and conditions on which agreements
would be made if the parties had not been affiliated.
(3) The provisions of this section shall apply to holders
of large-scale mining licences having a capital expenditure of not less
than US$5 million.
(4) Where the Minister considers the realised price does
not comply with subsections (1) and (2) the Minister, on the advice
of the Minerals Advisory Board, shall determine the appropriate price.
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